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What it's about
Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan go house hunting at a remote manor that belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished years ago. Then a violent winter storm traps them there.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 31 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It's a twisty thriller from Freida McFadden.
You'll love it if you liked
The Housemaid
The Tenant
The Silent PatientGood to know
It's a fast read built around twists.
By the numbers
- Readers17 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller60 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #455 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #383 of the 485 new books we rank
- #2404 of the 3,057 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is Never Lie worth reading?
Yes. It spent 31 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It ranks #2,404 of the 3,057 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 61.2 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Never Lie about?
Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan go house hunting at a remote manor that belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished years ago. Then a violent winter storm traps them there.
How long does it take to read Never Lie?
About 7 hours (286 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Never Lie?
If you liked it, try The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, The Tenant by Freida McFadden or The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.